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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What obstacle prevents progress at the excavation site in Chapter 11?

2. Who does Emerson take with him to guard the tomb in Chapter 16?

3. Who is left to guard the tomb in Chapter 13?

4. To what does Amelia credit Milverton's recovery?

5. What markings are on the object found under the skeleton?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Emerson say to cheer up O'Connell at the end of Chapter 14?

2. What information does Ali Hussan provide the Emersons with?

3. What does Ramses say to his parents in his letter?

4. What does Dr. Dubois conclude about Armadale's death?

5. What does Lady Baskerville serve to her guests in Chapter 16? What turns out to be significant about this service?

6. What happens when Amelia follows an unknown figure in the dark in Chapter 11?

7. How does Amelia prepare to go to the tomb in Chapter 16?

8. Why does Amelia suspect Madame Berengeria is responsible for Armadale's death?

9. What does Mary tell Amelia and Emerson when they arrive at Baskerville House in Chapter 13?

10. How does Amelia apprehend the figure in white?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Analyze and interpret the woman in white. How does her existence affect the other characters? What do they think the woman in white is? How does her appearances affect the tone of the novel? Who does the woman in white end up being? Why does this character create the woman in white?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the protagonist's back story. What is learned about Amelia in the previous book in the series? Why might it be important to know when reading this novel? Is it absolutely necessary to be aware of these events or aspects of her life? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss and interpret the theme of gender in the novel. What are the typical gender roles of the Victorian era? What characters are not examples of the typical Victorian male or female?

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